The U.S. Stands Firm at the U.N.
The U.S. Stands Firm at the U.N.
On Wednesday, U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood vetoed a resolution backed by Algeria and others that called for an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza. The draft failed to mention Hamas, the terrorist group responsible for the massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, nor did it demand the release of over 100 hostages—including seven Americans—still held captive.
“The United States will never accept Hamas retaining power in Gaza,” Wood declared. He denounced the resolution as "cynical" and a dangerous precedent that would embolden terrorists. “This resolution would have sent a message to Hamas that their strategy of using human shields and targeting civilians works,” he added.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the resolution further, warning that it prioritizes Hamas’ agenda over justice for the hostages. “We will not stop fighting until we bring all the kidnapped men and women home,” he vowed.
Hamas’ Dark Strategy: Hospitals Turned Command Centers
As Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, evidence has emerged of Hamas using civilian infrastructure, particularly hospitals, to shield its terrorist operations. The Kamal Adwan Hospital has become a focal point in these revelations.
IDF forces recently uncovered weapons, tactical equipment, and documents stored in the hospital, confirming its use as a hub for Hamas operatives. A captured ambulance driver admitted that Hamas uses hospital vehicles to transport fighters and weapons under the guise of humanitarian aid.
Dr. Tal Mimran, an international law expert, explained why such actions by Hamas strip these facilities of their protected status. “If a hospital is being used to promote attacks against an army, it becomes a legitimate military target,” he said, while emphasizing that Israel is taking precautions to minimize harm to civilians.
Brig. Gen. Elad Goren of the IDF stressed the moral dilemma Israel faces: “We are trying to protect civilians and evacuate those not involved in violence. But Hamas is intentionally embedding itself among civilians to shield their operations.”
The Role of International Reporting
The U.N.’s Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has been accused of bias and selective reporting. Despite video and photographic evidence of Hamas’ misuse of hospitals, the commission’s latest report failed to address these findings. Anne Bayefsky of Human Rights Voices criticized the omissions, calling the report a “blood libel against Israel.”
The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health also contributes to this misinformation, claiming Israel indiscriminately targets medical facilities while ignoring the documented presence of terrorist activities within them.
Why This Matters for Modern-Day Esthers
For Christian Women for Israel, these stories reveal the complex battle Israel faces—not just against physical threats, but against misinformation and global bias. Hamas' strategy of using hospitals as shields and its manipulation of international narratives aim to vilify Israel and undermine its moral right to self-defense.
As Modern-Day Esthers, we are called to stand firm in our support for Israel. That means advocating for truth, praying for hostages and soldiers, and sharing the realities of Israel’s fight for survival in a world often quick to condemn it.
Israel’s battle is not just about borders; it’s about ensuring the safety, dignity, and freedom of its people.
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